5 Quick Meals to Solve the “What’s For Dinner?” Dilemma

Thanks to these quick, healthy, and delicious recipes, you can solve the mystery of what to make tonight (and all those busy nights to come).

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Moroccan Short Ribs with Couscous

This set-it-and-forget-it dinner takes just 10 minutes to prepare, so you can make dinner before you even leave the house for the day. Just toss all of the ingredients in the slow cooker, cover, and cook until the beef is tender (approximately 8 hours on low). When you’re ready to eat, whip up a quick batch of couscous to serve with the tender beef.

Roasted Broccoli, Mushroom, and Barley Salad

Each bite of this wholesome dinner is packed with good-for-you ingredients, like broccoli, mushrooms, and barley. To make your own meal-in-a-bowl, prepare barley according to package instructions, roast the vegetables, and then toss it all with a tangy and slightly salty anchovy dressing. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of feta and fresh dill.

Roasted Cod with Potatoes, Fennel, and Tomatoes

What’s easier than a one-pan dinner? A one-pan dinner that practically cooks itself. Let your oven do the heavy lifting: Simply roast the vegetables on a large rimmed baking sheet. About three-quarters through the cooking time, place the cod atop the veggies and finish baking. Combine mayonnaise with lemon juice to create a zesty dipping sauce for the fish.

Rosemary Pork Chops with Butternut Squash Puree

When cooking pork at a high heat, use bone-in pork chops to help ensure the meat stays juicy and tender. Keeping an instant-read thermometer on hand will help you monitor the temperature of the meat, so that it doesn’t overcook and dry out. The pork is safe to eat (but still juicy) when it reaches an internal temperature of 145° F.

Creamy Baked Pasta with Kale and Parmesan

To create this easy, cheesy pasta dish, make a homemade meat sauce by browning sausage and then adding kale, canned tomatoes (with their juices), cream, parmesan, and asiago cheeses. Toss with pre-cooked pasta and bake until bubbly and browned. The shell-shaped pasta ensures you’ll get a taste of the hearty homemade sauce in every bite.